About John Smith
Lived 1919 – 1999 (aged 79). John Smith was a New Zealand cricketer.
John Smith (1 July 1919 – 25 June 1999) was a New Zealand cricketer who played first-class cricket for Canterbury from 1943 to 1946.
A middle-order batsman, Smith made his highest first-class score against Otago in 1945–46, when he made 20 and 51. In February 1944, playing against Wellington, he was run out for 43 by the bowler, Ray Allen, while backing up; Allen had previously warned him against leaving the crease too soon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Smith?
New Zealand cricketer (1919-1999)
When was John Smith born?
John Smith was born on 1 July 1919 in Christchurch.
When did John Smith die?
John Smith died on 25 June 1999 in Christchurch.
What was John Smith's occupation?
John Smith was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Smith?
John Smith was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Smith (cricketer, born 1919)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Smith. https://biography.guide/john-smith-cricketer-1919/
MLA: "John Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-smith-cricketer-1919/.
Chicago: "John Smith." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-smith-cricketer-1919/.
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